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Studies have shown that marriages typically thrive the most in the months after the wedding, a period known as "the honeymoon period."

Not these marriages.

Spousal murder is never acceptable, but newlywed murder seems to be on a completely different level. It is unconscionable to think someone could stand in front of his family and friends, pledging to honor and cherish another person for the rest of his life, and then kill his spouse in cold blood just months, weeks, or even days later. It happens more than you'd think--and, contrary to popular belief, it's not always the husband who acts as the aggressor.

In her third true crime book, bestselling author JJ Slate examines more than twenty true stories of newlywed murders, delving into the past of the victims and aggressors, searching for answers to the question everyone is asking: How does this sort of thing happen? These shocking cases of betrayal and murder might just make you think differently about those five sacred words, "till death do us part."

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Studies have shown that marriages typically thrive the most in the months after the wedding, a period known as "the honeymoon period."

Not these marriages.

Spousal murder is never acceptable, but newlywed murder seems to be on a completely different level. It is unconscionable to think someone could stand in front of his family and friends, pledging to honor and cherish another person for the rest of his life, and then kill his spouse in cold blood just months, weeks, or even days later. It happens more than you'd think--and, contrary to popular belief, it's not always the husband who acts as the aggressor.

In her third true crime book, bestselling author JJ Slate examines more than twenty true stories of newlywed murders, delving into the past of the victims and aggressors, searching for answers to the question everyone is asking: How does this sort of thing happen? These shocking cases of betrayal and murder might just make you think differently about those five sacred words, "till death do us part."

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5.0 out of 5 starsunthinkable

ByMarlene fabregason 28 February 2015 - Published on Amazon.com

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I absolutely was fascinated with this book. The sad truth is, that so many women, are killed by the person that is there to protect and love. Here the book also shows that, women, aren't the only one that can be in an abusive relationship men also. But these couples married for better or worse unfortunately, the until death do us part, was intentional. Why marry someone, just to murder them.What makes a person turn on a dime and take someone's life. Read this book, you will not be disappointed. JJ Slate has written another book that you won't be able to put down.

5.0 out of 5 starsSo sad, happily ever after is just wishful thinking anymore

Bygiggleson 1 March 2015 - Published on Amazon.com

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So sad, happily ever after is just wishful thinking anymore. Some of these marriages only lasted a few days, a lot of these people got married just so they could murder their spouse and collect insurance money. So strange that you think you know someone and find out it isn't true until it's too late. This is a very well written book from an excellent writer, looking forward to reading more of Ms. Slate's books.

This book is great from start to finish. I was stunned at what some people would do to the love ones in just a short time after getting married. Even some relationship had signs of what could come and were ignored. I recommend this book for everyone. Thank you Jennifer J. Slate

I randomly saw this book online and decided to purchase it, and it was an interesting buy. A true crime novel, this is a collection of stories about newlyweds who are murdered during the first year of marriage. In all cases, there is overwhelming evidence that the spouse is the one who committed the murder, or paid someone else to do so. However, even with evidence, there are a few cases where someone who you suspect is a killer walks free.

JJ Slate does a good job at providing the evidence in a form that is both interesting and straight-forward. While the stories are slightly biased against the (suspected) murderer, it's difficult not to let the emotions of the grieving families and their frustrations reflect in the writing.

Overall, this is a well-written and researched collection of tales of when the honeymoon ends early... or perhaps never started at all.murder true crime 2015

This is a great book about the dangers of domestic violence. It tells of the murders of many victims, many of those disasters could have been prevented if the victims had only listened to their friends and/or families and trusted their own instincts. There is also a wonderful section with info and tips for avoiding or getting out of an abusive relationship. I plan to keep this book permanently so I can refer to it if I notice anyone who might need help. I recommend this book to everybody but especially to all persons who deal with victims such as medical personnel, police officers, social workers and marriage counsellors and others.